Andrew Merrell

Andrew has reported on Gloucestershire for more than two decades, much of that covering the county’s business community. Beginning as a journalist on local newspapers, he has edited regional and Gloucestershire business magazines and websites, has ran his own business and remains enthralled by and dedicated to championing the county.

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There’s still time to enter SGGBA 2022 – but not for long

Time is running out fast if you want to enter the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards 2022 and be part of what promises to be...
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12 reasons to become a chartered manager degree apprentice

Once, only those starting out became apprentices. But increasingly, senior business leaders are developing themselves and their...
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New business park development in Gloucestershire is set to create hundreds of jobs

Planners have given the go ahead for two new business premises in Stonehouse – an £11 million development that could generate...
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British manufacturer champions the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards

One of the winners from last year’s inaugural SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards has paid tribute to the thrill of seeing his...
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An American-style burger joint is joining Gloucester Food Dock

The latest eatery to join Gloucester Food Dock has been announced, in what’s expected to be an exciting succession of grand...
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Gloucestershire business appointments round-up: May 2022

From the top jobs at Mike Burton Group and the University of Gloucestershire to pivotal roles at Marketing Cheltenham and...
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Key Gloucestershire business events for your diary in June 2022

With everything from Jubilee celebrations to Cheltenham Science Festival taking place in Gloucestershire in June, SoGlos rounds up...
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Iconic Gloucestershire hotel is sold to Paris-based hotel group

One of Gloucestershire’s most celebrated and admired hotels, Cowley Manor, has been sold to French hospitality group, Experimental...
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Gloucester Food Dock project reaches milestone

A landmark moment in the £3.5 million development that is Gloucestershire Food Dock has been reached, with the owners able to...
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11 organisations to go to for advice on starting a business

Gloucestershire is blessed with groups that can help when it comes to setting up a business. SoGlos has teamed up with one of...
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Multi-million-pound runway work launches new chapter for Gloucestershire Airport

With upgrades worth £8 million now complete, Gloucestershire Airport – which claims to be the UK’s busiest general aviation...
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Non Solo Pasta to launch Italian restaurant in Stroud

After starting their business almost ‘by accident’ on a stall at Cirencester Farmer’s Market, an Italian couple from the Cotswolds...
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Gloucestershire brewery wins first place at regional beer awards

One of Gloucestershire’s favourite breweries, DEYA Brewing Company, has won first place at the highly regarded SIBA Wales & West...
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Pro Global launches Gloucestershire graduate and apprenticeship drive

Gloucester-based insurance services firm Pro Global, that has dealt with everything from policies for footballers’ legs to cruise...
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10 sector leaders on the benefits of a senior leadership degree apprenticeship

An increasing number of managers are turning to senior leadership degree apprenticeships at the University of Gloucestershire to...
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England Rugby shirtmaker deal boosts revenues at Gloucestershire firm

England Rugby players could soon be joining footballers at some of the world’s top clubs and taking to the pitch with a special...
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Queen’s Speech further boosts a united and positive Gloucestershire

Positives in the Queen’s Speech will benefit the county and its significant visitor economy, already united and ready for one of...
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Soaring post-pandemic sales for Superdry

A near 60 per cent rise in sales in the last 12 months has given Julian Dunkerton cause to be confident about Superdry’s return to...
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Gloucestershire engineering firm grows and invests despite losing £2 million from Russia

Ceasing all trading with Russia and Belarus has cost Renishaw £2 million, but 2022 will go down as a year of considerable growth...
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Gloucestershire firm offering £1 million to charities

This is your chance to nominate a charity close to your heart and win that good cause a share of £1 million pledged by one of...
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Gloucester’s £107 million digital quarter development reaches major milestone

A major milestone has been marked in the creation of Gloucester’s £107 million digital quarter The Forum.
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The Gloucestershire plumbers revolutionising call-outs with new electric cargo bikes

An innovative Gloucestershire plumbing business has gone to extremes to achieve an environmentally friendly service ¬– believing...
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Gloucestershire business lessons: Gaining trust is key, learning and development is fundamental

In the second of our business lessons interview series, in partnership with Nimble Elearning, SoGlos speaks to Dany Fremantle of...
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10 unique growth businesses in Gloucestershire to watch

Businesses continue to thrive in Gloucestershire – and here SoGlos showcases 10 interesting examples of county firms across the...
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Fat Toni’s is opening a huge new Italian restaurant in Stroud

Gloucestershire pizza legend Fat Toni’s is set to open a new 108-seater Italian restaurant which is set to ‘give fresh life to...
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New Gloucestershire Airport business park takes ‘significant’ step forward

A new multi-million pound business park planned for Gloucestershire Airport, expected to create up to 1,500 jobs, has taken a...
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Cheltenham law firm key to firm’s £295 million investment win

A small Gloucestershire law firm has been revealed as a key player in a business partnership that looks set to go from start-up to...
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Cheltenham venue named ‘The Best Hotel Gin Bar’ in the world

Gin connoisseurs in Gloucestershire searching for the ‘ultimate experience’ don’t have to travel far – with ‘The Best Hotel Gin...
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One month remaining for your business to enter the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards 2022

The deadline for exceptional county companies to enter Gloucestershire’s definitive business awards is fast-approaching, with one...
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Gloucestershire food firm creates blueprint for the modern workplace

Innovative Gloucestershire food business Green Gourmet has just been ranked as one of the UK's Best Workplaces – and may also have...